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NYT Op-Ed Details Palestinian Rape Claims, Israel Denounces “Blood Libel”

5/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

The New York Times op-ed is the first outlet to publish accounts from fourteen Palestinians who say soldiers raped them with dogs, batons and carrots.
Nicholas Kristof authored the op-ed, alleged widespread Israeli sexual violence, and urged Red Cross inspections and transfers, saying United States (U.S.) dollars fund the Israeli security apparatus.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry called the article a “blood libel” and said the Times runs an anti-Israel campaign on X.

History

Historical Context

The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1325 on 31 October 2000, the first council text to demand protection of women and their participation in peace processes. Since then the council has passed six related resolutions, including 1820 (2008) condemning sexual violence as a war crime. Kristof’s op-ed invokes this legacy, urging Red Cross monitoring and U.S. aid review.

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Story summary

The New York Times op-ed is the first outlet to publish accounts from fourteen Palestinians who say soldiers raped them with dogs, batons and carrots.
Nicholas Kristof authored the op-ed, alleged widespread Israeli sexual violence, and urged Red Cross inspections and transfers, saying United States (U.S.) dollars fund the Israeli security apparatus.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry called the article a “blood libel” and said the Times runs an anti-Israel campaign on X.

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